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Doctor announces $5 million seed grant for proposed Heber ambulatory surgical center for complex dental care

3413785 · May 20, 2025
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Dr. Maximilian James told the board that a nonprofit ambulatory surgical center for complex dental and pediatric cases — focused on individuals with developmental disabilities and medically complex needs — has secured a $5,000,000 seed grant and plans to locate a flagship center in Heber.

Dr. Maximilian James (presenting as Dr. Chambers) introduced Empowered in Surgery Centers (IDSC), a nonprofit he said will be headquartered in Heber and focused on long‑delayed dental surgical care for vulnerable residents. "For too long, Imperial County families have endured wait times of up to 2 years," Dr. James said, adding that the center would accept referrals from other counties and provide specialty procedures locally.

Dr. James said the project has a $5,000,000 seed grant from the California Health…

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